TX SB1498

Expands Texas civil asset forfeiture law to explicitly include digital currency, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and stablecoins as property subject to seizure as contraband when used in or gained from criminal activity

Defines "digital currency" as a digital representation of value recorded on a cryptographically secured distributed ledger, including blockchain technology

Requires law enforcement to transfer seized digital assets within 72 hours to an offline wallet accessible only by the law enforcement agency or prosecuting attorney

Establishes venue for forfeiture proceedings involving digital assets in the county where the seizing law enforcement agency is located, or in Travis County

Specifies that "proceeds" from digital currency crimes include any increase in value between the acquisition date and forfeiture date, making appreciation subject to forfeiture